FITZPATRICK INTERNSHIPS

“There are very few actors in America today who have been with one company for 53 years and Bettye Fitzpatrick’s retirement marks the first time any actor in the Alley’s history has served such a distinguished tenure. Bettye is not only a Houston treasure but a national treasure and we are honored to have enjoyed watching her tread the boards these many years.”
 -- Dean R. Gladden, Alley Theatre Managing Director

Bettye Fitzpatrick served the Alley Theatre for over 50 years as a stage manager, production manager, director of interns and most notably as a member of the Acting Company. The Fitzpatrick Internship is designed to combine Bettye’s many facets and keep her living legacy a part of the future of Alley Theatre. Internships are available in both Administration and Production and are limited to no more than six candidates per year.  

Alley Theatre's Fitzpatrick Internships provide training and educational opportunities to recent college graduates and students that will supplement a strong theatrical education and act as a bridge for early career professionals. Fitzpatrick interns participate in and observe a professional theatre environment during the main theatre season. They are guided and directed by experienced managers and directors.

Applicants are expected to demonstrate entry-level proficiency in their chosen areas of concentration and the desire to develop job skills through the diverse opportunities available at the Alley Theatre. Applicants should possess basic computer literacy, excellent teamwork and communication skills, initiative and flexibility.

FITZPATRICK INTERNSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:

• Arts Administration 
• Costume Technology and Construction
• Development & Fundraising
• Education & Community Engagement
• Executive Management 
• Lighting
• Marketing & Communications 
• Properties
• Production Management 
• Scenic Carpentry and Painting
• Sound
• Technical Direction

Fitzpatrick applicants must be able to commit to a 40 hours a week. 

Dates for 2012-2013 Fitzpatrick Internships are from January 7 to April 19, 2013. 

Fitzpatrick Interns receive a $100 week stipend, free parking and complimentary tickets to Alley productions. They do not receive any assistance with housing and transportation.

Applications for 2012-2013 Fitzpatrick Internships are due October 15, 2012.

APPLICATION PROCESS: To apply for an Alley Theatre Internship, please submit the following:

• A personal statement of at least 250 words describing  the applicant’s expectations of the internship, his or her areas of concentration, and how the internship experience relates to his or her individual career goals
• The applicant’s availability for an internship (dates, days and times)
• A current resume including educational experience
• A photocopy of the applicant’s valid driver’s license or photo id
• Two letters of recommendation from persons competent to judge the applicant’s character, skills, work habits, and probable success in the area of concentration (please include appropriate contact information)
• Applicants seeking an internship in Arts Administration, Education & Community Engagement, Executive Management, Development & Fundraising, Marketing & Communications should include a two-page writing sample

All applications will be processed and reviewed by the ECE department.  After initial screenings, selected applications will be distributed to intern supervisors for further consideration.  Each intern supervisor will schedule interviews with potential interns at his or her discretion. Once an intern supervisor has selected a candidate, ECE will send out an offer. After the offers have been accepted and confirmed, ECE will inform all other potential interns that the positions have been filled.

ACADEMIC CREDIT
Applicants seeking academic credit for their participation in the Alley Theatre Internships must do so through their sponsoring college or university.  The Education & Community Engagement department will manage evaluations, paperwork and other necessary details to fulfill requirements.

Please submit all of application materials together. Do not send them separately. The complete application should be mailed, emailed or faxed to:

Rochelle Sanders, Training Programs Manager
Alley Theatre
615 Texas Ave
Houston, TX  77002
Email:  RochelleS@alleytheatre.org
Fax:  713.222.6542

Photos by Kim Coffman and Jann Whaley
Third photo caption: The 2011-2012 Fitzpatrick Interns (left to right) Chelsea Stanley, Ashley Waterman, Christy Howell, Esther Smith, Jenna Laird and Candice Darden